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2017 NFL mock draft: Mitch Trubisky heads west

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) warms-up before the start of a game against the Utah State Aggies at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the third quarter in the Pac-12 championship at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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John Ross

WR, Washington

Carson Wentz was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, and many expected he would backup Sam Bradford during his first season with the team. However, after Teddy Bridgewater blew out his knee during the preseason, the Minnesota Vikings swung a trade for Bradford, clearing the way for Wentz to be named the team’s starter. Wentz had his ups and downs during his rookie season, but it is clear that he was a correct selection at No. 2.

While the Eagles were not supposed to have a first round pick in April, the trade with the Vikings for Bradford gave them their first rounder, and the team should select a wide receiver with the pick. The Eagles are never going to see Wentz reach his true potential without a true WR1, so bringing in a player like Washington’s John Ross makes perfect sense. Ross is an elite wide receiver prospect, and bringing him in would enable Jordan Matthews to flourish as the team’s second wideout.

Philadelphia needs to have a good offseason if they hope to stay alive in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants both made the playoffs in 2016, and the Washington Redskins won the division a year ago. The Eagles fans are some of the best in football, though it won’t be long before they are calling for Wentz’s head if he cannot bring the team a few more wins.

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